The US embassy should be proactively seeking this person to help this man and send him on his way to the US. Over $100 Billion of tax payer funds to Ukraine, more billions for illegal immigrants but cannot help a US citizen and veteran. I dont care what it takes, the US government is capable of making mountains move if they want to.. Pathetic.

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

My experience with the embassy. And many communications, is, they don't want to work

@vivahernando1

4 күн бұрын

No they shouldn't. You make life decisions and there are consequences for those decisions

@mrxiong2567

4 күн бұрын

US embassy can't save everyone in a foreign country

@muchit3629

4 күн бұрын

@@mrxiong2567 Yes they can. If they can spend billions on illlegal immigrants then they can surely help American citizens who find themselves in trouble abroad. You sound like you are not a taxpayer.

@muchit3629

4 күн бұрын

@@vivahernando1 And so why are the States and the Federal government spending billions on individuals willingly breaking the law crossing into the US if we use your logic. At least an American citizen has paid into the system, you sound like you are not a taxpayer.

DC Born Rob doing God's work when it comes to helping foreign travelers, especially to Columbia! Great Job DCBornRob!

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Thanks bro. But I'm just one man. It's the viewers that make stuff happen

Very sad that US embassy is not helping. That’s wild . But I hope he makes it home safe and gets some help

@muchit3629

4 күн бұрын

Thank you. They have billions to help Ukraine, illegal immigrants and everything else but do not have the time or resources to help an American in need. Pathetic.

@ks905kingsolomon4

3 күн бұрын

@@muchit3629 yeah I really can’t believe that. At least now I know who I can’t depend on if I’m in trouble traveling

@dcbornrob

2 күн бұрын

I've learned what the embassy does. Took me years to figure it out

Thanks Rob. Hopefully we can rescue him before it’s too late!

@dcbornrob

3 күн бұрын

Thanks much. We need tonfind the family

What up Rob?? Man, a commenter already said it- the US Embassy needs to be doing what they need to for him, PERIOD. I'll do what I can, of course to help... Some of us are commenting here and NONE of us know the whole story. We're quick to pass judgement and have no CLUE as to what happened. News flash- not all gringos go to medellin for bad reasons, keep that in mind.... I just turned 48 today here in Costa Rica. It's been raining the whole time I've been here, but I still had a good time. Thanks again, Rob, Luis, and all of the contributors that give us the news...

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Yep we don't know half the story, I'm sure. Happy birthday brother.

@harrydatrannychaserloc9245

4 күн бұрын

This homeless man represents a type of tourist that doesn't belong in Colombia. Yet he got the idea to go there from someone. I don't see why ppl are all of sudden obsessed with Colombia when literally no one was interested 4 yrs ago,now you see why they are saying Gringos go home,these deplorable ppl trying to make a city that isn't there's there home when they don't even belong there. Imagine a teacher from USA thinking Medellin is the place for him. That's the type destination Colombia has become. Pathetic

@muchit3629

4 күн бұрын

Exactly. Sad to see so called travellers judging another man in need of help. I dont care if he uses drugs or not, he deserves help as a citizen.

@harrydatrannychaserloc9245

4 күн бұрын

@@muchit3629 the man is on drugs touching himself according to reports. I think no one needs to defend his actions,yeah he needs help but not for his shameful actions. Those type of tourist do not belong in Colombia whatsoever and I see a trend of this happening more. More homeless Americans will go over there, when they don't even belong there,we Americans should not be representing ourselves that way,things are already bad for us in the public image

@harrydatrannychaserloc9245

3 күн бұрын

@@muchit3629 that's called reality, u can't expect ppl to respect ppl for making mistakes like being on drugs and touching himself in public like the reports are saying.

Am in medellin colombia..i have seen this guy often..this brother need help bad..i dont know what drug he took but this guy is so far gone..he need to go home to his family before something bad happen to him.

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

We need to find the family

I have been here since june 4 th . I am in El Poblado i walk daily and i have encountered an American that is homeless and living on the streets but it is not him . I engaged with the young man and gave him some assistance . But i have not encountered Chiris

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Ok,thanks for sharing

@user-yy4wo7ob7w

4 күн бұрын

Hey, was the homeless American you met a slim young African American kid named Clifford? If that’s who you met I met him too

Does anyone know his congressional district? We should contact his congressman or Senator to assist and get the embassy to assist with his passport and getting him home. They could also assist in finding his family.

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Not sure. Passport says just the state

Hopefully this man makes his back home safe and sound. His family will have to make the first move if he’s not of sound mind to make a decision and get help. Looks like he’s hanging out in the well known areas of Poblado. Hopefully help gets to him asap. The embassy can help with a repatriation or evacuation loan for individuals who are considered destitute ( US citizens who get stuck abroad with no access to money, bank cards, no ability to get assistance from family). He may need help being guided to the Embassy for assistance.

@dcbornrob

2 күн бұрын

Like youbsaid, I believe it's the family that needs to handle it. The embassy will help them I believe. Buy they have to take the lead. I'll keep asking for help finding them

Why doesn't his family go down & assist him? Also what good is a U.S. Embassy if they can't help this man?!

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

The whole reason for this video is to attempt to find his family

Good looking out

@dcbornrob

3 күн бұрын

True that. We need to reach the family

Could it be some girl gave him scopolamine and he lost it? That stuff can do that. I’m also a vet and maybe he had some issues and this drug may have done him in

@kelsiewilliams8193

4 күн бұрын

He got himself mix up with drugs and the wrong people.

@dcbornrob

3 күн бұрын

Absolutely could be that. We don't know the details but I hope we can reach the family soon

@kelsiewilliams8193

3 күн бұрын

From what i heard..he use to be normal buying jewelry and walking around with 2 females on each arm..Then he just went nuts..i heard he took a drug called Busko.

@robertowhyte2836

3 күн бұрын

@@kelsiewilliams8193 wow that sucks

I’m going to to that area on July 27. I hope he is found before then, but I will be on the lookout and have family in the area and will let them know

@dcbornrob

2 күн бұрын

I'm sure he's found, we need to find the family. Any information is helpful

Sorry--forgot you can't put a phone number even if it is State Dept. You can find their number under their website then "Emergencies Abroad"--- and it's there. I'll look into the US Embassy as said below as well. If we can get a bunch of people calling maybe they will look into it. I'm a vet but even if he isn't he is still one of ours.

@dcbornrob

2 күн бұрын

I wish it was that easy. We've tried many times. Maybe his reps back home can help or help find the family

@debunkingthefundamentalist

2 күн бұрын

@@dcbornrob Tax dollars at work--that's too bad--thanks

Many tourists going for drugs to our beautiful Colombia get themselves in trouble, at times a mortal one...

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Cannot say this is this case. We need help

@YoLo-sq8kq

4 күн бұрын

Many paisas snorting cocaine on the street and tricking. What's the difference?

@user-yy4wo7ob7w

4 күн бұрын

Colombians seem to hate Americans more than the people who sell their drugs to their children 😂

@hhh1200

4 күн бұрын

@@dcbornrob There is a black guy in MED homeless. He was in ACE's videos. ACE makes over 40k a month so why he didn't drop a ticket for him vs. handing out hundreds of dollars to working girls on the streets. Another trick. This guy is an educator like my grandfather. We'd be down there in a minute if it had been him. Where is his family? These guys that follow you aren't going to do jack because they are all down there for prostitution. Not one of these guys are making major real estate purchases or international biz transaction because Colombian men are too dangerous to exchange money with. They don't do jack in the states, most of them.

going down to medellin in july 10. i ll keep in eye

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Thanks much. We really need to find his family. He'll be spotted, by today, with so many eyes looking for him. But we need to find his family

I have seen him twice at the Starbucks in Poblado on 10 sur. This was in late May, 2024. He was obviously suffering from skizophrenia and homeless. He was in filthy clothing and speaking nonsensically. This is the Starbucks closest to Parque Llerras on the 10sur.

Very sad. Thank you for drawing attention to this. I hope someone (friend, family member) in the USA intervenes on this man's behalf. His foot/leg look TERRIBLE! He really needs help. I am still confused as to how someone was able to pull up his passport photo.

@dcbornrob

3 күн бұрын

Yes, I 🙏 we get in touch with the family

Ok Rob I'll share with all my contacts in Medellin. What else can I do?

@dcbornrob

3 күн бұрын

All I'd about reaching the family

hope they find him soon. Sounds like he shouldn't be hard to find...

@dcbornrob

2 күн бұрын

He's easy to find. We need to find his family

Yes he needs help he was a good guy we talked a few times when he was normal recently he asked me to buy him food and I did.

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Exactly; those there have watched him go down over the past few months. Need to find his family

I was living on Carrera 36 and Calle 10B just a few blocks away for months. Unfortunately did not see this guy otherwise would have helped. I met a young African American guy by the name of Clifford who is homeless in El Poblado as well. You can see him sometimes walking up and down Calle 10. He was wearing a white and red striped shirt last time I saw him. He’s maybe like 28-29. Soft spoken kid from Tennessee if I remember correctly. Wish I could have done more for him. If anyone sees him around get him some food please.

@harrydatrannychaserloc9245

4 күн бұрын

These ppl ended up there by watching videos promoting Colombia,I said it many times these ppl don't even belong in Colombia literally no one interested in Colombia now was interested in Colombia four years ago,it's a sign the type of tourism is not sustainable and the country is not ready for it,just in 2015 the country was getting 400,000 tourist now it's several millions. The crime and insecurities are apparent more why they are occurring more

@user-yy4wo7ob7w

4 күн бұрын

@@harrydatrannychaserloc9245 to be honest I’m Panamanian-American, speak Spanish and spent a few years in Latin America, so I’m not the average Medellin tourist. I also have family there. But I do agree that if I were one of these suburban middle American guys who doesn’t know the language that I wouldn’t be exposing myself to the Medellin nightlife scene. I don’t think everyone is cut for it. If you lack the language and lack awareness of self and your surroundings then you shouldn’t go.

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing. There are many good brothers that will attempt to help. In this case, I hope to find his family and see if they can look out for him.

@harrydatrannychaserloc9245

4 күн бұрын

@@dcbornrob it is very confusing seeing western tourist turned homeless in latin America and abroad,in my travels in Jalisco I once saw a hillbilly looking blonde old man hawking his art pieces that looked handmade calling me Amigo offering me to sell me his pieces. The first thought that entered my mind was wow what's he doing here and then the fact it was probably bcus drugs. I think those factors play into ppl not helping these ppl , ppl tend to have less humility and respect for homeless or drugged ppl, it's unfortunate the same cycle playing out in our large American cities, and u see it abroad too ,it's just weird when it's Americans

@user-yy4wo7ob7w

4 күн бұрын

@@harrydatrannychaserloc9245 unfortunately, even despite nationality, we are all still human and possess similar weaknesses. Everyone can’t handle recreational drug use. They get sucked in and it just becomes harder and harder for them to say no. Not all of us have had the experience on how to move in certain environments. There aren’t many places in the States like Medellin. MAYBE Miami, but even then there is still a lot more structure and red tape to keep people safe. The thing is that drugs in Medellin are so cheap, so the availability and sheer attainability of these things can really wrap people up in these horrific situations. It’s super sad to see, no matter who it is or where they are. We need to help our people because a lot of the locals won’t. A lot of Paisas view Americans as an invasive species who have raised their rents and perpetuate a negative image on their city. They would rather watch these men die than offer them anything.

He can get help at HCA in Sabaneta...They cater to U.S. Veterans..I have received better care here than the VA in the United States.

@JayLove-zk7pj

4 күн бұрын

That’s not even an official VA clinic. Come on be realistic if you have legitimate concerns. That clinic will not get you into a shelter or feed you. Stop it

@Zinctwentyone

3 күн бұрын

@@JayLove-zk7pj They have foundactions all over Medellin that will feed and give shelter.

@JayLove-zk7pj

3 күн бұрын

@@Zinctwentyone lol Those are not official V.A. In Medellin so stop They can’t even access most of your health records at the V.A. Moreover as an American Vet why be homeless in a developing country? So please go troll someone else

@dcbornrob

3 күн бұрын

But he has to accept it. This is why I want to reach his family

Reaching out

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Any help to find his family would be appreciated

I’m sitting in the plane ✈️ right now waiting to take off to go to medellin. Where is the pic of him! Maybe I’ll see him!

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

It's in the video

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

We really need to find his family. Safe travels

I’m confused as you said that the video of the Provenza woman was in Spanish and that you had AI translate it to English. Hmm…. Does AI also edit the mouth movements on the video as that woman’s lips are synced perfectly with the English she’s speaking

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Simply put, yes. This is why I'm studying it so much. Gotta stay on top of this stuff. If you look at her post, it's in Spanish.

I don't see how spotting him helps at all, he's obviously not giving out information to anyone. Like DC said, it's his family you have to find other than asking the guy himself.

@dcbornrob

3 күн бұрын

Exactly, that's who I'm looking for

show the pics..we have to know what he looks like.

@dcbornrob

3 күн бұрын

I did

Hey Rob, i was in parque lleras in the afternoon watching the game, i think i saw him, very derange looking, wondering the streets in calle 10. He definately has mental issues and is not someone who you would approach.

@dcbornrob

3 күн бұрын

Yes, we need to find his family

Does he want help? Why isn't he coming forward? California professor? Something is off with this story. He should be treated as mentally ill and unable to make decisions for himself. Shame on Colombia immigration for not treating his gang green.

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Well, we only know what i shared. We need to find his family

@kelsiewilliams8193

4 күн бұрын

I see this guy often..This guy took some serious drugs and it turned him into a wreck.

At a certain age you're an adult and if you travel and leave your home country and become a drug addict and stranded in a foreign country its no ones fault but your own, If this is the case! The U.S embassy shouldn't be held responsible for your actions, This is also why they won't do much to help Unless your kidnapped, held for ransom, or found dead under certain circumstances then maybe they will help. This is why it's important to be responsible when you travel, Let friends and family know where you are, A wiseman once said the government is NOT you're friend, Just my opinion.

@harrydatrannychaserloc9245

4 күн бұрын

If these type of tourist go more and this happens more ---which it will, u see the same in cities with lots expats like Bangkok, manila, Pattaya, mx city u see lots homeless Americans. Eventually the embassy will just ignore these ppl if it becomes a more common thing. It's going to be another cycle of unnecessary problems Americans are bringing to Colombia

@NLS4REAL

4 күн бұрын

@harrydatrannychaserloc9245 It's not "Americans" bringing these problems dude, Drugs and s-workers aren't smuggled into foreign countries they have existed there for years, The issue is people acting on there own volition and addictions. As far as a government being a "savior" in a sense to this tourists situation, Think about it in terms of a colombian here strung out on drugs and being homeless. Is the Colombian goverment or embassy going to help him in the u.s? I doubt it.

@harrydatrannychaserloc9245

4 күн бұрын

@@NLS4REAL yeah the government ain't going to save these passport bros or passport billys. I didn't say the ppl take drugs to these countries bruh and u repeating an obvious point we already all know (that drugs and pros are in Colombia) , but it's these slow ppl who shouldn't even be traveling that see videos on KZread promoting Colombia and they think it's a free for all. These passport lowbros turned druggies or homeless ain't supposed to be traveling. Literally 4 years ago None of them even knew about Colombia

@harrydatrannychaserloc9245

4 күн бұрын

@@NLS4REAL the report says the homeless American is master bating in public and causing public problems, I think that classifies as problems Colombia doesn't need. Deflecting and pointing at Colombia saying they made their problems is foolish,when it's obvious it's Americans bringing themselves there when they shouldn't even be going in the case of the weirdo in this story lol

@trainwreck3697

3 күн бұрын

@@harrydatrannychaserloc9245Well, between the xenophobia and the murders it sounds like Medellin is trying to “take care of the problem.” How about they add the Venezolanos to the list, the majority of paisas I’ve spoken with can’t talk enough smack about them.

Where is the Ambassador?. Palmieri?.

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Not sure

I think I seen him today on calle 10, I'll check on him if I see him again, wearing a green jacket

@theCroWnJuLz

4 күн бұрын

He was very polite and a bit soft spoken, wasn't harassing at all but asked for change or food to someone near me and spoke perfect English, unfortunately didn't pay the situation any mind at the time, I'll keep a close eye out and ask people in calle 10 about him and to let me know, the location was between Lleras and Provenza but closer to Lleras

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Thanks much. I don't think he'll be hard to find with many eyes on the lookout, but we need to find his family. Maybe at least find what city he's from. That may help in researching where his family is.

That intro music hurts my brain

@dcbornrob

2 күн бұрын

Not sure what that means

there are multiple Americans :( we realize they're American bc they only or mostly speak English. I will look out for him

@dcbornrob

3 күн бұрын

But we need to find the family

Your intro song is a bit over the top. But that might be just old head..lol joke aside i hope the family hear good news

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Yes, I hope we have success

Hs’s on the basuco

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

We don't know now. Attempting to find his family

so is he being held by immigration ? is the absence of a passport the reason why he's not being sent back to the US? if so what are we supposed to do that the US embassy can't do ? none of us can give him a passport !! and does this mean i can masturbate in public and get caught stealing but won't get deported if i say i don't have a passport? i'm a bit confused on how we can help ??

@user-yy4wo7ob7w

4 күн бұрын

I imagine that part of the problem is that the embassy is in Bogota and he’s lost everything and is stuck in Medellin with no money or means of contact

@montp857

4 күн бұрын

I see him all the time it's no way he will be allowed on a commercial flight in the mental condition he's in.

@harrydatrannychaserloc9245

4 күн бұрын

It's pathetic you will see more of these foreigners since Colombia is being promoted by travel circles the most. Colombia was better off without these weirdos. It's hilarious tourist and new travelers believe Americans bring money to Colombia now you have homeless druggies going

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

I'm attempting to find his family. He'll be easy to find. I think only his family can help him get home. That's the level of support and influence I think he needs

@Zinctwentyone

3 күн бұрын

No the woman is attempting to stop gringos from ruining her precious barrio. She failed to mention all the locals that masterbate on the buses in front of passengers and take pisses in the middle of traffic daytime. Her precious barrio provenza will be forever ruined by this gringo. She also failed to mention all the local homeless sleeping under bridges or the sniffing glue out of paper bags cheap drug problem plaguing the city.

Hey Rob, I live in Medellín. I will pay for his airfare to Bogotá as well as a round trip ticket for his escort. The US Embassy can send him back to California.

@dcbornrob

4 күн бұрын

Thanks much brother. You're actually the second good brother to offer that. MUCH thanks. I don't think anyone can talk him in to accepting help. I believe we need to find his family. That's my first goal. The government is saying that they can't do anything unless he asks for help.

@EtienneBraslSr

4 күн бұрын

@@dcbornrob I will try to contact the VA in California and pass on his status to his listed NOK.